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The Portland daily press., 1887-10-24

AT the meeting of the Northeastern de-
partment of the American Shipping and In
dustrial League in Boston last week, Presi-
dent Spofford, in his opening address, pre-
sented some facts relating to our merchant
marine that, while not particularly new, are
as humiliating as ever. Out of total of
5000 and more merchant vessels entered in
the principal ports of the world, at recent
date, there were 81 American bottoms only,
a number less than that of the stars upon
the American flag. Our sea-going tonnage
has declined from 2,379, 1886 tons in 1860, to
less than half that amount in 1886. Modern
Italy, as young nation as she is, is no I'M
important rival Of the United States and
we stand in much the same relation with
Germany, nation still younger; while Great
Britain, our ancient rival, has sea going
tonnage exceeding the aggregate of the
three nations combined. In 1860, out of a
total Of e159,0oo,000 in value, imports and ex-
ports, CT per cent was carried in American
bottoms, while in 1882 our flag covered but 16
per cent out of total of a320 100000 in
value. Mulhall, the authority in statistics
relating to ships and shipping, says that the
merchant fleet of Great Britain rose from
100000 tons in 1881 to 24,OO0O 600 in 1884, an
increase of SO per cent; and, he adds, that
the carrying power of British shipping is
equal to that Of all other flags in the world.
The contrast in steam tonnage between the
United States and Great Britain is more
striking still, the former having a total of
554, 1S7, and the latter 3,32S,79O tons. Even
some of the great foreign lines of steamers,
like the Anchor Line and the North German
Lloyds have a greater amount of steam
going registered iron tonnage than belongs
to the whole United States. Senator Frye,
who spoke after Mr. Spofford, prescribed a
remedy for this bad state of our marine. He
does not favor law enabling Americans to
buy ships in foreign markets, fer the simple
reason that foreigners can not only build
vessels cheaper than we can, but can also
sail them cheaper. ''If Great Britain should
give us all the iron ships we need" said Mr..
Frye, I'VE could not sail a single one in COM
petition with the mother country. The only
way in which you can revive the American
merchant marine is for Congress to put its
hands into that terrible surplus and pay out
for the sailing Of American ships on the
ocean," By this Mr.. Frye means not only
subsidies for American steamers carrying
the mails, but mileage subsidies for steam
and sailing vessels engaged in commerce.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-24

MONDAY MORNING, OCT. "a.

we do not read anonymous letters and commu-
hlcatlons. The name and address of the writer
are IN all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for
publication but as a guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-24
MARVELS OF THE new WEST.

A vivid Portrayal OF INC stupendOus mnrveIs N
the vast wande west Of the Missouri River Six
Maryeis Of Race, Maryels q Enterprise, Marvels
Of Mining, Meryels Of Stock Raising, Msryels OF
ings. perfect Picture Gallery. 1t has more
AGENTS WANTED rare chance for live
agents to make money. Apply at once. Terms very
liberal.
THE HENRY BILL PUBLISHING CO.. NORWICH. CT.
oct5 dow
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-24
SILVER TIPPED
OATS.

This Dat is carefully selected from the best
grades and fills the requirements of Horses bet
ter than any other. They are manufactured or
improved by machinery, the end or loose fiber
clipped off and the oat thoroughly cleaned and all
dirt as well as Objectionable stnff removed, leav
ing the Oat plump and ready for the horse to en-
Joy eating. Its not economy to feed horses poor
food or force them to eat dirt and refuse that
causes heaves or other ailments. All who have
had experience in feeding oats, find much that is
Objectionable in regular grades, which can only
lie avoided by removal; nearly 1-3 less OF "SIL-
YER TIPPED are. equal any regular graded
No. white as they outweigh in proportion to
that difference and are, practically speaking solid
meats. They run uniform, also bright, sweet and
clean, grading the highest in any market. They
are the best and cheapest to feed also the incest
Seed Oat being free from all foreign substance
and no harm having been done them to prevent
growing.
Any one who will give them consideration ana a
trial will be sure TO use them as they are in all
respects first class Oat, and the most economical
aud best Feed for Horses. Ready sale and In
creased demand has been established in the
larger markets elsewere and have become very
popular wherever known. The manufacturer de-
slres TO introduce these oats throughout Maine on
their merits and takes this manner of bringing
them before the public.
"SILVER TIPPED can be obtained from the
following Portland firms who handle them direct
in car lots
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-24
MISCELLANEOUS
FINE CLOTHING!

If you are in want of nice Suit or Overcoat for
yourself your boy, don't buy until you have exam
med our stock We Sell nothing but durable goods,
such as we recommend.
We can show you the finest line of OvERCOATS
ever shown in Portland. They vary in price from SIS
to $50 and are equal to the best custom work. Our
$35, $40 and $50 Goats made from the ceIe-
brated Montaignar goods and lined with silk.
We have very large line of listers from which we
can fit any one as regard to sizes and price.
We guarantee prices.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-24

1t is undoubtedly true that, to a certain
extent, the solution Of the vexed question
about Cashier Barron's death may depend
upon the final disposal of Stain and Crom-
well. Should they be proved guilty of the
crime for which they are now held for trial,
1t will necessarily follow that Barron was
murdered; although should they not be
found guilty it will by no means follow that
Barron must have committed suicide. If
these men are convicted, Barron's memory
is relieved from the long doubt; if they are
acquitted there will yet be no logical necessi-
ty for believing that Barron killed himself.
The mysteries Of Barron's death and of the
alleged guilt of the two men are closely con-
nected, but not SO closely that at this stage it
is either wise or decent to fortify an explana-
tion or theory with insinuations against the
dead cashier. Yet this is what correspond
ent of Boston paper has done, evident
ly for no purpose but to throw discredit upon
the theory Of the prosecutors of Stain and
Cromwell. In a Dexter despatch, printed
Saturday morning. the Herald said:
But while Cromwell and Stain are murderers,
and the mystery is solved on paper, people in
Dexter must have some reasons for holding TO the
old idea. There are little chapters of family hsto-
tleman of the highest standing In Dexter, who at
tended MIR. Barron's first wife IN death, states
that i was often regarded by him a singular
confidence that Mrs. Barron died very much as
-~sy- husband did. That is, after Barron was
Ys,snd and ire gag and ropes were removed from
his hands, his appearance was similar TO that of
Mrs. Barron. She had been in good health up TO
few hours before death. Then she fell, as in
faint and remained in a stupor until she died.
Mr.. Barron was slight man, of peculiar dispo
sition. He went away to Orange, Mass, one day,
and when he returned brought with him wife SO
much older than himself that she was taken for
his mOther-inlaw. But she became very much
liked in Dexter, being woman of much force of
character. The present Mrs. Barron went TO live
with the first Mrs. Barron, having no home at the
time. Mrs. Barron befriended her, and they got
along very well together, so far as the outside
world knows and soon after Mrs. Barron died her
charge became Mrs Barron.
For discrediting the case of the prosecu-
tors of Stain and Cromwell there is abun-
dant material in the unreliable characters
Of the two chief witnesses for the
prosecution. To attempt to attain the
object by such inuendoes as the above
is not only an indirect and unnecessary
performance, but an absolutely brutal one.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-24
SEAL SACQUES! OTTER SACQUES I!
FUR LINED CIRCULARS!


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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
Gaurl Vlauae Plans.

In report OF architectural expert given
below it will be seen that local firm OF
architects held their own, as far as skill
and ability are concerned. against all CON-
petitors.
Their N any friends have requested them
to put their plans on exhibition, and they
have decided TO do so for one week. Their
designs can be seen at No. "a North Spring
street, at the office of Mr.. III. II. Wilcox.
The report is as follows;
No. presents q finc and spacious plan.
with o strong monumental design. well
treated In French Renaissance style. The
Offices are all well arranged and have good
light and ventilation. In this plan. the
Criminal Court is placed in the basement,
near the Jail. This is to be strongly recon-
m ended, as il is very desirable to prevent
the frequenters of the Criminal Courts In
large cities from mingllng with Others who
may have more honorable calls at the var
ious other courts. The estimate shows that
this design, If exg cuted In the liberal man.
ner designated by the architect. would
oyerrun the sum named by your honorable
Board by $4,000. Should 1t seem desirable
less reduce its cost to the desired limit,
without narrowing its fine proportions or
detracting much from its beauty. The
authors. OF the design have studied their
subject well and manifested thorough
knowledge OF their business in general, and
the wants OF the court house particularly.
An examination OF detailed estimate will
show that the large amount of stone, iron,
copper and plumbing work makes the cost
Of the building greater per square foot
foot than either of the other plans esti'
mated.
What follows below is from general re-
port
The estimates ON the various plans have
been. as far as practicable, made on the
same basis. As no specifications whatever
accompany Nos. IL and 16. your expert has
used his judgment as to the proper quality
and quantity OF material suitable for such
a building. While the final specifications
and working drawings might be made to
vary them largely, the writer has heartily
entered into the work OF estimating the
quantity and cost of the various plans de-
scribed, and he feels confident In saying
that with the prevailing prices of material
and labor, either of them may be built In
good. substantial manner with the price
estimated.
The authors Of No. are Caukin q Haas
IA North Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
Burbank.

Owing to the large sales and great demand
the price of lots in Burbank will soon be
advanced again. as the buildings, improve
ments and location justihes double the pres
ent prices, which are still lower than any
surrounding towns Of not half thesadvanta,
ges or importance as suburban foothill
home to Los Angeles Its commanding
view. on the through line of railroad, only
afteen minutes ride, is second to none in
Lower California.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15

asphaltum; II. Lindley, 247 feet as
phaltum; S. K. Lindley, 30 feet as.
phaltum; Mary L. Matthews, W ieet
asphaltun; j. G. Downey, "a feet as
phaltun; T.. f. Richards, " feet as
phaltum; 7. D. Mot. so feet asphaitum;
James Pattisop, 60 feet asphaltum; rs
tate Schumacher, so feet asphaltum; T..
J. Baldwin, 100 feet asphaltum; ii. D..
Woollacolt, 40 feet asphaltum.
MAIN STREET, NORTH OF SECOND.
Mr.. Ferguson. 2O5 feet granite; J. G.
Downey, 354 feet asphaltum; V. fones, aa,
ITO feet asphaltum; Oscar Macy, oso
feet asphaltum; Lanfranco estate, l36 Zee
asphaltum; Maxwell & Moore, l30 feet
asphalt e. f. Spence, so feet asphalt
tum; Il. N, Mcdonald, SO feet asphal.
tum: j, Kuhrts, 25 feet granite; j.. Gas.
truccio. 30 feet asphaltum; &. Hellman,
lis feet ssphaltum; h. s. Baker, lSo feet
granite; T.. d. Mott, l24 feet asphaltnm;
/. M. Hellman, go feet asphaltum; ) ohn
f. Foster, ~ feet asphaltum; L. Mes.
mer. $50 feet asphaltum; G. Ducommun,
45 feet asphaltum; o. w. Childs, II feet
asphaltpm; Childs 4 Masearel' 10 feet
asphaltunI.
SOUTH OF SECOND STREET.
Judge Widney, 40 feet granite; Jno.
Lang, 25 feet asphaltum; A. Kinney,
l4O feet asphaltum; j. Bixby, i9o feet
asphaltum; Dr. Edgar, go feet asphaltum;
w. A. Clinton, "a feet asphaltum;, l. II.
Rowan, so feet asphaltum; Bishop Mora,
l7O feet asphaltum; T. J. Weldon, 40
feet asphalium; j. Milner. 40 feet
M. Dodsworth, 66 feet as.
ohaltum; II. Lindley, 1876 feet asphal-
um; j. B. Lankershin, $50 feet asphal-
um; Mrs. X. Gray, SO feet asphaltum;
Dr.. Wise. 10 feet granite; John Grim
nins, 60 feet granite; Ii. d, Barrows, 40
eet granite; d. Hughes, 20 feet granite;
j, Edwards, go feet granite,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
FINANCE AND TRADE.
A. Review OF the Days Transac-
tlOusa

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE stock market
as usual ON Saturdays, was much duller
than ON the preceding days and. notwith-
standing firm undertone, II was rather
heavy throughout most of the day. The
opening was firm ana active. but prices re-
ceded Immediately, the declines ranging up
to u per cent upon rally, and the market
became dull and soon became heavy again.
In the afternoon, however, there was an in
crease of trading, accompanied by a firmer
tone in the general list and marked strength
in "A few. There was some sagging In the
last hour, and tho close was quiet and
rather heavy.
Government bon ds were dull and steady.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
CRIMINALITIES.
Items of Interest i'm the Police
Gl1rcIaa.

Items of Interest tn the Police
Circles.
The jury in the case of James G.
Gormley. charged with an attempt to
murder man named Fuller, returned a
verdict Of not guilty yesterday.
Justice Austin yesterday sentenced
Charles Reynolds to 100 days for taking
summer coat from j. Shirpser.
Sheriff Kays received telegram yes.
terday stating that bay mare seventeen
hands high, and top buggy, were
stolen from Geo. ID. Collins ut Santa
Barbara on Friday night.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
Etu,.,tctat.


NEW YORK, May IA Closing quotations
were: Three per cent. 100; tour per
cent. coupons, 129; Az per cent. coupons,
I1O1s Central Pacific. 4OA; Denver and Rio
Grande. 3lss; Louisville & Nashville, 6o;
Michigan Central, 93; Kansas and Texas,
32 N Y Central, 1877; Northern Pacific
az; preferred, 62A; Oregon Improve
ment, 4o1s; oregon Navigation, "a, oregon
Transconsinental, 39s4; Pacific Mail, 555s:
Texas Pacific. 3O1s Union Pacific. ~; United
States Express 81; Wells, Fargo q Cos
Express. 80; Western Union Telegraph, 775s.
NEW YORK, May IA Money on call--Easy
from 81 to 5per cent; closing offered 4.
Prime mercantile paper "a 8 per
cent.
sterling exchange, dull and steady
at s4s5A for sixty day bills $4se1s for
demand.
New YORK, May i4-Bar silver, 9i1s
SAN Francisco, May 1.-THE following
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15

Stef11mEJS SUUuHEHsSU"
OF Ontario now ON the market has been d.
yided with view of large lots--acre and
half acre each. and at prices within the
reach of all. Is located along the line OF
the Santa Fe railroad, only a short distance
from the New Depot, Commands fine
view of South Riverside. Ontario. Pomona,
and San Antonio canon; located on Noun
tain avenue and Eighth street. For terms
and prices call on Mcconnell, Bandholt &
Merwin, $50 North Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15

Mr.. Dobinson stated that Mr.. l, W.
Hellman, who owned 500 feet on Main
street, had expressed preference Tor
bituminous rock.
The Secretary was instructed to In.
form the City Council of the result OF
the meeting, which then adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
,Esae airain Markets.

SAN FRANCISCO, May Ia 4-Wheat--stesdy;
buyer season. 81 500; buyer, ~. S2.OSes; spot
season, storage paid, 81 s312; Augusta sol2;
July, s1,Sl. ,,
Barley - Easier; buyer 81. Sl.26ss.
Corn-Dull; California lsrge yellow, Sl.074
6Dl.lo per GENITAL; small, s1.121x@1.l5 white
81 2O(nl 25
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
Hnrhanx.

Lots arc selling an fast ~ the contracts
can be made out In the town of Burbank,
owing to its many advantages and improve
ments The Office of the company is nearly
way, water Is being now distributed over
the entire tract. and the rates of fare by the
Southern Pacific will be reduced to q. 0.cents
round trip, commencing next week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
- -
RrOad Acres.

Maps of this new and promising town-site
viii be ready Monday. Lots only sou on tue
instalment plan. % North Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15

Perfect title; fine soil; sl6 miles from Lo'
Angeles; $50 lots; $40 a month. without In
terest. Maps ready on Monday. No. 2
North Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
ZEN Acres Enough.

Attention is directed to the advertisement
of Frank McCoye. relating to the famous
Mcdonald ranch.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
New YoRK. May IA Bar silver, 9i1s
SAN rpANcrsco May l4-The follow u
RedrNieu N.

New YORK, May 14.-Petroleum, dull
but steadv opened at 63ssc; highest 631sc;
lowest, 6S2e; closed at 65s4. Sales l,l25.u goo
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
L.. A. Rubber stamp Go.

Special sale of elegant rattan and willow
hshv carriages begins at 10 o'clock Monday
D,orning Mt Merriii's, Ia West First street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15

Parties who bought Lots at the Auction Sale on Fri
day May 6th are requested to call for their deeds and
contracts at the office of A. TEELE. General Agent.
No. 10 Court Street
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
GRAND EXHIBITION I
To All Whom ii May Concern.

nHE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE
existing between Samuel G, Woodall
and Charles Richardson under the firm
name of Richardson & Wondall, has been
dissolved. SAMUEL COLE W0oDALL.
May 14th, 1887. myl6.St
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
QUAKER COLONY.
anSs q mud Lots.

Sale to commence Thursday morning
A. M, May 10, 1887, at office. 70 North spring
mi5,7t HERvEY LINDLEY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
BURBANK,
r. w. n. RICHARDS, Sc.

L. T, GARNSEY, Room 10 Bryson Block.
Il. w. KING, 113 West First Street.
II. l.. MACNEIL, 16 Court Street.
e, Z. HALL, Lawyer Block.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15

Eight and one. halt miles from Los Ange-
les. Lots b0x150; only $50; $40 per month;
no interest % North Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15

Ghirardelli's prepared cocoa, most excel
emf substitute for tea or coffee
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
ArcadIa
Fine soil. Water plentiful and good.
Srer,tup,s Su bdtyisiOn

A large assortment of baby carriages a
Merrills.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
Arcadia.

A few good lots unsold.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
n.c.d Acres.

Arcadia.
Office So North Spring, Los ARgeles-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15
pxroad Acres.

Incorporation seals speciality
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15

First nay, May 18th,
2:35 Glass, TrottiDg; four entries; Nadeau
House Stakes. Running. three-quarter
mile; eight entries.
Second Day, May 19th,
TROTTING STAKE, three.year-olds: five
entries. Running Purse. mile dash;
Third Day, May goth,
TROTTING STAKE, two-year-olds; eight
entries. Running Purse, one-half mile
heats, all ages; four entries.
Fourth Day, May 2lst.
TROTTING, three-minute class: four en-.
tries. Derby Stake, one and one-half
miles: five entries.
W-GooD MUSIC GOOD RACEs-W0
The liberal public are only called upon
for good attendance to guarantee grand
sport. Races called promptly at P. NJ. each
day.
For particulars see small programmes
N. A. COVARRUBIA6,
h. A. DECAMP, President.
Secretary. apr24-td
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-15

ONLY CITY LIMITS, O
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ELEGANT HOTEL
which
, 1887-02-20
Green Found Guilty.

Alter being out twenty-one hours the
Jury in the Green murder case eturned n
verdict of guilty of murder in the first
degree at l o'clock yesterday afternoon.
There was a large attendance in the court
room. and the verdict was received with
visible demonstrations of surprise. Green
took the verdict very coolly. He was, in
tact, the most self. possessed man in the
ROOM. lie stood up as the jury's verdict
was read, and seemed hardly to realize
what had been done. When the Jury
was polled, however, he sat down and
looked steadily at the floor, as if unable to
comprehend. He was disturbed by Mr.
Berry, who fought his cause so well, and
talked very cheerfully. He promised to
obey his counsels orders, and the latter
got up and filed a notice of motion for A
new trial. The notice was entered and
Green taken back to jail. The penalty of
his crime, according to the verdict of the
jury, is death by hanging. The jury had
to take over twenty ballots before reach
ing a decision. The majority of the Jurors
were in favor of the verdict returned all
the time. The motion for a new trial will
be argued next Wednesday before Judge
Elliott. Should a new trial be denied, the
execution must occur within twenty-five
days after sentence. -Denver Ne,us.
, 1887-02-20
European News.

LONDON, Feb. lS.-Dispatches rcceiv-
here tonight o that Russia has
notified the Bulgarian delegates at Con-
stantinople that she has decided to occupy
Bulgaria. Austria, deserted by Germany,
is reported as yielding to the occupation.
If resistance is offered it must come from
the Bulgarians or Turks, the three powers
having arrived, as reported, at a complete
understanding. If the report should turn
out to be well founded it will be accepted
as proof of Russia's pledge to Germany
% stand aside in the vent of a Franco
German war, and that Austria is to re-
ceive territorial compensation elsewhere,
sooner or later, at the expense of Turkey.
PEsrH, Feb. ls.-The lower house Of
the Hungarian diet, by a unanimous vote,
to day passed the extra credit of $3,4lI,.
600 for the equipment of the Hungarian
landwehr..
PARIS, Feb. ls.-All French troops
have been recalled from Madagascar,
except four companies, who are to remain
at Deigo and Suarez.
VIENNA, Feb. lS.-The emperor pre-.
sided to-day at the council Of war. Arch.
dukes Albrecht and Wilhelm, Count By
landt, Gen. Beck, Prince of Grey ant
Barons Sails and Popp were present.
Harr Hanennr n h,,lo. - nuol.,